Michał Waszyński (29 September 1904 – 20 February 1965) (born Mosze Waks) was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later (as Michael Waszynski) a producer of the major American films such as "55 days at Peking" or "The Fall of the Roman Empire". Known for his elegance and impeccable manners he was called by many "the prince". Con-artist in his very own way, he made people believe that he was part of the German aristocracy. Notoriously gay, he was a close friend of Welles, Loren etc.